Geekfest - Winter War
Schedule
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Sea King Club | Halifax, NS
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Roll the Initiative presents a “Geekfest – Winter War
This will be a weekend of tabletop war gaming events hosted at the Sea King Club in Shearwater, in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia on the 21 & 22 Feb 2026.
Geekfest is a celebration of gaming, providing opportunities to gather as a community to game.
What is tabletop wargaming? Tabletop wargaming is a type of gaming where players use miniature figurines to simulate battles. These figurines can be from any time period or genre, and players can use them to recreate historical battles, fight in imaginary worlds, or create their own scenarios.
This event will include multiple game systems, and may have demo games which will show the existing communities in Halifax and the many opportunities for play that exist. If you’re interested in tabletop war gaming, please stop by to see the many miniatures on the tables. If there is a game system that you’d like to play, with a group or just with friends, please reach out to the organizers and we’ll set up some space for you to join in.
Spectators are welcome to drop in and check out the gaming at no cost.
Events being hosted:
Stay tuned for more details.
1. Warhammer 40K Grand Tournament
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.
This will be a 5 round, 2000 point, 40K Grand tournament, Official ITC event, with tables set up using the WTC terrain maps, using the current Chapter approved. The event is being planned as 5 rounds GT.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/QOoCV07pUX1P?active_tab=overview
Registration: Opens 1 Jan 2026
Start time: 0800, Announcements at: 0840
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 7 Feb 2026
2. Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Heroes, gods, and monsters battle desperately to decide the fate of the Mortal Realms
This will be a 5 round, 2000 point, AOS Tournament using the current General Handbook.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/ruvfSqlb4tt9?active_tab=overview
Registration: Opens 1 Jan 2026
Start time: 0830, Announcements at: 0840
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 7 Feb 2026
3. Warhammer the Old World - Details still be be determined
Fight massed fantasy battles in a rich and wondrous setting where countless factions seek to protect their homelands and subjugate their foes.
The number of games and details are yet to be determined.
Points will be at 2K points, Legacy list allowed.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/PcQ5MmmE1Iqz
Start time: 21 Feb at 0830, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: Tbd.
4. Song of Ice and Fire
As the battle of the 5 kings rages on, the Maritimes must hold a Kings Moot to decide who will be King on the East Coast!
This will be a standard 40 point tournament using the 2 list format. We will have 3 rounds, with a potential 4th round if needed for a single undefeated player. This tournament will use chosen terrain as described in the CMON rules document.
Sign up at: https://asoiaf-stats.com/tournament/51967680-e5b2-11f0-9220-315672095110
Entry Fee: $25, tbd, paid by 14 Feb 26
Start time: 21 Feb at 0900
5. War Machine
In the Iron Kingdoms of western Immoren, humanities nations are beset on all sides by foreign invaders, undead elves and merciless - if intoxicated - trollkin pirates. Marshall your warjacks, summon your warbeasts, and fight for the future of the Iron Kingdoms!
This will be a new player-friendly event, running a three scenarios from the Battle Forged section of the Warmachine app.
Sign up at: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/Gw0pIQgrHgtO
Registration: Opens Jan 1, 2026
Start time: 21 Feb at 10:00 am, dice roll at 10:30
Entry fee: $20, due by 14 Feb sent to: [email protected]
6. Warhammer K*ll Team
Tasked with the most dangerous special operations missions, K*ll teams engage in intense, close-combat battles, in ruined hives, ancient space hulks, and anywhere the enemy – or a vital objective – may be found
Detail to be updated for the current ruleset.
Sign up at: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/V9XNdDFCFZzj
Registration: Opens Jan 1, 2026
Start time: 21 Feb at 9:30
Entry Fee: $40, paid by 14 Feb to [email protected]
Sponsors:
HFX Games & Collectibles
The Warhammer GT is being sponsored by HFX Games & Collectibles. You can visit the store at 380 Pleasant Street Dartmouth or online at :
https://hfxgames.com
Fenris Workshop
Fenris has sent multiple kits as door prize giveaways, dice sets, trays, bags, and online coupons for every player. Please check out their online store at:
https://shop.fenrisworkshop.com/
Great Hobbies
The newly opened hobby specialist store in Dartmouth Crossing, specializing in RC Cars, Trucks, Planes, Drone, Helicopters, Plastic Models, Miniature Gaming, Gundam, Anime and Much Much More!
Check them out at www.greathobbies.com or the local store at 169 Hector Gate, Dartmouth.
MFDB Creations:
Local producer, making a Multi-Function Dice Box; a modular Battle-box for tabletop gaming. They also have been making the trophies that are given out during the 40K and AOS events.
Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566359849170
Other event details:
The registration fee for these events will include a $10 donation towards the charity fund, Pizza from a location Leo's Pizza for lunch and the remainder will go into prizes for the players. The Eagle’s Nest bar will be open for business!
For all these events, more information or to pre-register please email with the game system in the title:
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Sea King Club, 18 Squadron Cres, Halifax, NS B0J, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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